"The body of a 41-year-old man was located. The death has not been treated as suspicious."

Unwin played the role of McGregor between 1996 and 2000, and later returned to the soap in 2002, before departing in 2005.

Bosses at Channel 7 has since released a statement saying "Cast and crew from Home and Away are saddened to learn of the passing of former castmate, Ben Unwin. Ben’s work in the role of Jesse McGregor is remembered with much affection.

"Ben’s family and friends are in our thoughts and prayers."

Meanwhile, his former castmate Kimberley Cooper - who played love interest Gypsy Smith on the show - paid tribute to him on Instagram.